Introduction
Greenvale is a mixed day school for students, between the ages of 11 and 19.
All have severe learning difficulties and may also have additional disabilities. These additional disabilities may include epilepsy, physical disabilities, hearing and visual impairment and emotional difficulties.
The school has just re-opened on a site adjacent to Forster Park School in Waters Road North Downham. It is a purpose built, state of the art Teaching and Learning environment for secondary students with SLD and PMLD.
The school day begins at 9.15 and ends at 3.30 and students are taught for approximately 25 hours per week. Visits to the school are always welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the Heads of School.
The school is quite near to Grove Park station, and is on the 124 bus route. The majority of students come to school on Lewisham's own transport.
Ethos
The school works to foster a spirit of mutual co-operation and self motivation It endeavours to be a learning community in which all can progress and develop together, and in which students can contribute to decisions about their own learning needs. The school is committed to continuously improving its performance.
The shared values which the school aims to develop include; respect for each other, students, staff and parents or carers; consideration and support. All of the above is incorporated into a learning environment which is first and foremost educational, but